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Explains how women’s professional cycling works — its structure, teams, calendar, and how the sport is evolving.

2026 Women’s Pro Cycling Calendar – Full UCI WorldTour Guide

Women’s professional cyclists racing across global landscapes symbolising 2026 season calendar

The 2026 women’s pro cycling calendar delivers the most structured season in history, from an Australian opener to European classics, Grand Tour stage races, the Tour de France Femmes summer peak, and the UCI Road World Championships finale. Discover every confirmed Women’s WorldTour race and key changes for the new season.

The Rise of Women’s Pro Cycling in Recent Years

Elite women cyclists racing in professional peloton symbolising growth of women’s pro cycling

The rise of women’s pro cycling since 2020 has transformed the sport’s global profile. Bigger audiences, stronger sponsorship, professional team structures, and the Tour de France Femmes as a flagship event have accelerated growth. As racing depth increases and media coverage expands, women’s cycling now looks more elite, visible, and commercially investable than ever before — even as pay gaps and safety challenges remain.